About Dr. Rick Liva, RPH, ND

A naturopathic physician and registered pharmacist, Dr. Rick Liva, RPh, ND, received a BS in Pharmaceutical Sciences at Temple University and earned his Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Liva began his career as a registered pharmacist at educational and medical institutions across the United States. During his tenure at Oregon Health Sciences University, he oversaw all aspects of patient pharmacological care and conducted research into the uses and combinations of medications.

Since 1982, Dr. Rick Liva has been the Managing Director and a Naturopathic Physician at the Connecticut Center for Health, where he oversees clinic staff and manages the naturopathic treatment of patients. In his daily treatment of patients, he combines traditional and alternative practices to cultivate good health and prevent the development of disease.

Dr. Rick Liva is also the Chief Medical Officer and Director of Quality Assurance at Vital Nutrients, an industry-leader in quality nutritional supplements. In this role, he oversees the quality assurance process of each of the firm’s dietary supplement products, developing testing procedures and conducting research, as well as consulting with medical professionals on the use of supplements in everyday care. Dr. Liva also serves as company liaison during meetings with outside physicians, advising them on common drug-food and drug-nutrient interactions.

​Based in Middletown CT, Dr. Rick Liva has twice served as president of the Connecticut Society of Naturopathic Physicians and is a member of the Naturopathic Physicians Association.

Outside of work, Dr. Liva enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, traveling, and kayaking on the Connecticut River.

Expertise & Experience

Naturopathic practitioner since 1982

Specialized in botanical medicine, clinical nutrition and counseling

Background

BS, Pharmaceutical Sciences | Temple University School of Pharmacy

Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine (ND) | National College of Naturopathic Medicine